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Digital print's advance into packaging markets will be underlined later this month with both HP and Océ exhibiting at the first Corrugated & Carton Exhibition CCE International in Munich.

UK print firm Hobs Reprographics is to exhibit its work in the gardens of Buckingham Palace this summer as part of the Coronation Festival.

Ricoh will be the largest exhibitor at North Print & Pack after it confirmed it will be taking 180 sqm at the May event, with organiser Informa hinting that a couple more "big name" digital vendors...

Italian paper manufacturer Favini has introduced its first security paper brand following its entry into the market two years ago.

Floor space for Fespa Eurasia has been increased by a third to 21,000sqm following demand from new exhibitors and existing exhibitors requesting additional stand space.

The government has launched a four-week consultation on new legislation aimed at stopping the supply of printing equipment to identity fraudsters.

Pro Copy, a Chichester-based digital print business, has reported a substantial improvement in the manageability of its services thanks to its installation of the Optimus Dash MIS system.

KBA has acquired Italian flexo press manufacturer Flexotecnica for a "high single-digit million euro" sum in a bid to expand its portfolio in the growing print market for flexible packaging.

Pantone has released a 50th anniversary edition of its Pantone Plus series, featuring special packaging and covers, which will be on sale throughout 2013.

Spandex has added four textured films from the Avery Supreme Wrapping Film (SWF) range to its portfolio.

Two firms specialising in 3D dye sublimation technology have teamed up to develop an entry-level system for personalising objects such as mobile phone cases.

Almost two thirds of UK manufacturers are optimistic for growth in the first half of 2013, according to the latest Barometer survey from the MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service).

All bar two regional daily newspapers suffered a drop in circulation in the six months to December 2012 compared to the previous year, recent ABC figures show.

Promail has added the iMM i6 range of polywrapping machines to its reseller arsenal after signing an exclusive UK distribution agreement with manufacturer International Mailroom Machines (IMM).

A firm called Mambo Direct has been set up at the same registered office as Argall Solutions, which traded as Alito Color Group, after it collapsed earlier this month.